Backing up data is an essential part of routine computer maintenance, and to help make the process as quick and painless and possible, it is important to choose the right tool. Backup4all is a backup tool available in a number of versions which can help to safeguard your data.

The Lite edition of the program includes everything you need to get started with backing up including a filtering option that can be used to select files by attribute, name, size and other factors. If you prefer to backup different types of data individual rather than storing everything together, this can be achieved by creating multiple backup jobs. A number of predefined backup jobs exist to make it easier to backup data stored in common locations such as the My Documents folder.

Backups can be run from the command line or via a familiar Windows interface, and Backup4all can be used in conjunction with Windows' task scheduler so there is no need to manually create new backups.

Moving on to the Standard edition brings a number of additional features including the creation of differential backups. This helps to speed things up by only backing up files that have changed since the last backup was created. Backups can be compressed to help reduce the amount of storage space that is required, and the Backup On Demand feature can be used to automatically create backup when a button is pressed on an external USB drive. An internal scheduler can be used to automate backups.

Completing the set is Backup4all Professional which allows for the creation of full, incremental and differential backups and includes the option to backup data to FTP servers. Up to 256-bit AES encryption protects sensitive data and built in support for CD, DVD, Blu-Ray and HD-DVD burning allows for the use of a variety of removable media for backup purposes.

Performance Issues?

Most system performance issues are often a result of other software clashing with your brand new software. For instance, security software can clash with a background process, such as a system maintenance tool or defragmentation software. Another cause of system slowdown, is a result of two software applications performing a similar task. As an example, Windows includes a firewall switched on as a default. Your new security suite is likely to include a firewall. You only need one firewall running. In this example, try turning off your system firewall.

Uninstalling Your New Software

Occasionally you may need to either temporarily or permanently remove your new software.

On a Windows computer, go to the Control Panel and choose Programs and Features. Locate the program within the list, then click it to highlight it. Finally, click the Uninstall button at the top of the list and follow the instructions to remove the program from your PC.

On an Apple Mac computer, using Finder, locate the Applications folder. Within the Applications folder, find the name of the application you wish to remove. Simply drag the icon to your Trash icon in your dock. Empty the Trash to remove the files from your computer.

Still Having Problems?

If you cannot solve your system performance issues or are struggling to remove your software, we advise contacting the software manufacturer. If you placed an order, see the section in the order which states Support options. Alternatively, go to the Contact Us page to contact store support directly.